Sotto Poet Poet Dodoitsu

ENTHRALLED BY THOSE EYES

Written: August 6, 2026 for a contest sponsored by Nette Onclaud
Checked by HMS.COM: 7/7/7/5

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By those amber depths I'm bound,
Crimson sparks on gauzy ground,
Phoenix-wheel sings in my blood—
Sapped, I turn to night.

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Krishnanand Guptar August 20, 2026 at 3:32 AM Congratulations dear poet on your high win in this contest with a lovely poem with shining imagery, so expertly carved. Wishing you a blessed day..

Valsa George August 16, 2026 at 7:32 PM As I guessed, so happy to see your poem placed high. Congratulations on your great win.

Kim Rodrigues August 15, 2026 at 6:18 PM Back with congrat!

Howard Kerr August 15, 2026 at 4:47 AM Congratulations Sotto, On your excellent contest win with an equally excellent work. Success on merit. Howard

Kim Rodrigues August 12, 2026 at 7:26 AM I don’t understand it all, but after all it is poetry. Love the amber depths and Phoenix wheel (clever). Hugs ❤️

sara Etgen-Baker August 8, 2026 at 4:48 PM especially liked the 3d line. Well done, Sotto.

Howard Kerr August 6, 2026 at 11:32 PM This work is marvellous in every way, Sotto. I have to say your imagery and narrative skills are impeccablle. Colourful and enchanting.⭐⭐ Good luck Howard

Valsa George August 6, 2026 at 11:17 PM Simply enthralling... ! A sure winner, I feel.

Andrea Dietrich August 6, 2026 at 7:16 PM Very nicely done, Sotto. Gosh. A lot of contests just came out!

Victor Buhagiar August 6, 2026 at 11:06 AM An intriguing and deep poem. Best for a win.

Hiya Sharma August 6, 2026 at 7:40 AM "Phoenix-wheel sings in my blood—" wow! That's so profound and intriguing! Whether it may be any form, you execute everything with such brilliance dear Sotto.. love "amber depths" too! Best wishes in the contest! Sending light ✨✨💫💫🐚🐚